"Consolidate Project", dangerous option...

[Dasaecor]

Hi,

I was checking the diferent options available within the "Consolidate Project" feature, and I am somewhat confused with the last option "Delete Unused files in Project"

When I consolidate a project, I am seeking to copy all files used in the project to the project folder, so I can backup my project easily in one folder, while keeping my original clips somewhere else.

With the "Delete Unused files..." option, Edius will delete the files that have not been used in the project, not only from the Consolidate folder, but from the original location where the files are!

Is this what it´s meant to be doing?

In my humble opinion, if I consolidate a project, I would like the files required to be moved to the Project folder, but I don´t want any files deleted from its original location.

Am I using this feature correctly?

Thanks.

[SRsupport]

Why would you like to keep unused files?
If you want to keep them there is no need for you to consolidate the project right?

[pjsssss]

Not only that, but that same option is available if you rt clk any clip in the bin. It has been an Edius option since the start.

[SRsupport]

The right click in the bin we use often. Clean up the hard drives right from the project.

[Haddock]

Hi,

I was checking the diferent options available within the "Consolidate Project" feature, and I am somewhat confused with the last option "Delete Unused files in Project"

When I consolidate a project, I am seeking to copy all files used in the project to the project folder, so I can backup my project easily in one folder, while keeping my original clips somewhere else.

With the "Delete Unused files..." option, Edius will delete the files that have not been used in the project, not only from the Consolidate folder, but from the original location where the files are!

Is this what it´s meant to be doing?

In my humble opinion, if I consolidate a project, I would like the files required to be moved to the Project folder, but I don´t want any files deleted from its original location.

Am I using this feature correctly?

Thanks.

I don't know if you have a correct answer about this so I am interested by your experience

[David Clarke]

This option is for copying the files you are using and deleting the ones you do not use - so it consolidates and cleans up at the same time. Personally I never like ANY program automatically deleting my media so I not do use it.

[Haddock]

This option is for copying the files you are using and deleting the ones you do not use - so it consolidates and cleans up at the same time. Personally I never like ANY program automatically deleting my media so I not do use it.

Thanks for advice